A winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 1:30 a.m. in effect until Friday at 4 a.m. for Wyoming and Allegany counties.

The weather service says to be ready for, "Additional snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow in open areas."

"Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes," explains the weather service. "Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities."

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